Do you have invisible words on your resume? Why that trick might backfire...

If you want to be sure your resume makes it past the data robots and into hiring hands, you’ll need to include the right keywords. 

If you’re tempted to cut and paste the job description and include it on your resume in “invisible” white font, it’s an old trick and it might just backfire. Recruiters and hiring managers often highlight all the text and change the font color, revealing any hidden messages you might have included. This trick makes you look desperate and maybe even deceitful and you run the risk of becoming persona non grata – for all the company’s jobs. 

You’ll need to include the right keywords the old fashioned way. Take the time to work them into your experience and stick to the ones that you’ve earned the right to use. If you can’t resist the hidden message, make it count. You could get creative here and give the hiring eyes something positive to ponder.